wpDirAuth
v1.10.7by Paul Gilzow · updated 3 years ago
WordPress directory authentication plugin through LDAP and LDAPS (SSL).
- Rank
- #8,781
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 547
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 48.7K
- 48,673 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wpDirAuth at a glance
wpDirAuth is a WordPress plugin by Paul Gilzow with 500+ active installs, the #8,781 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 60% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.10.7 came out on Aug 18, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. Among the 17 plugins tagged “ldap”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats221 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wpDirAuth |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 547 · -3.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 547 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 548 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 548 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 549 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 548 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 547 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 549 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 552 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 553 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 554 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 554 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 567 |
Rank over time
#8,781 · down 54 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,781 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,773 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,770 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,759 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,757 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,765 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,768 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,762 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,721 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,720 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,717 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,737 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,727 |
Growth %
Average -0.30% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.54% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.29% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8737 → #8759
- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1097%
- v1.73.4%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.10.7
- Requires WordPress
- 2.2
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 29, 2007
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wpDirAuth
How many websites use wpDirAuth?
wpDirAuth is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,781 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wpDirAuth been downloaded?
48,673 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was wpDirAuth last updated?
Version 1.10.7 came out on Aug 18, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is wpDirAuth compatible with the latest WordPress?
wpDirAuth’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is wpDirAuth still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does wpDirAuth have?
4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to wpDirAuth?
The plugins most like wpDirAuth, by the tags they share, are Google Authenticator (20K+), Active Directory Integration / LDAP Integration (4K+) and Directorist (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 4 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 547 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 48.7K |
| Author | Paul Gilzow |
| First released | Aug 29, 2007 |
| Version | 1.10.7 |
| Requires WP | 2.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
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